The Dance of the Red-Billed Firefinch
Observer: Lamin Date: Mid-August Location: Serekunda, The Gambia
Gambia Birdwatching Blog by Lamin Jobaate
Explore field notes, bird sightings, migration reports and conservation updates from Lamin Jobaate, an experienced bird guide with more than 30 years of knowledge of The Gambia and Senegal. Lamin's reports cover bird behaviour, seasonal movements and important birdwatching locations, including Kotu, Kartong and the River Gambia. Use these first-hand observations to plan your birding holiday or contact Lamin about a private guided tour.
White-billed Buffalo-weaver Nesting in The Gambia
Lamin Jobaate compares two White-billed Buffalo-weaver nesting colonies in The Gambia, recording nest numbers, habitat differences and the importance of mature trees.
Acoustic Survey of the Diederik Cuckoo in Kotu
Observer: Lamin JobaateLocation: Kotu, The GambiaSurvey period: August 2026Observation dates: 2, 15, 18, 20 and 29 August 2026
Brown-necked Parrot Sightings over Kotu: A Possible Evening Flyway
Lamin Jobaate reports two evening sightings of a Brown-necked Parrot over Kotu and considers whether the area could form part of a regular feeding or roosting route.
Breeding Season at Kotu Bridge: A Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu Display
During mid-August 2026, the landscape around Kotu Bridge is lush and green. This is an especially active period for many local birds, with Pin-tailed Whydahs and several weaver species displaying their vivid breeding plumage.
Where Do Our Summer Birds Go? Tracking the UK-Gambia Migratory Flyway.
For British birdwatchers, late summer brings a quiet shift to our woodlands and wetlands. The vibrant birdsong that defined our spring fades away, replaced by a restless energy. Millions of our breeding birds are packing on fat reserves, preparing for one of the most grueling journeys on earth: the autumn migration along the East Atlantic Flyway.